About this opportunity
Seyfarth Shaw LLP lists this Commercial Litigation Associate opportunity in village of pelham, New York. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Overview
The role requires substantial litigation experience, including drafting briefs, arguing motions, and taking depositions.
Experience handling complex, high-stakes matters is preferred, particularly in commercial litigation, investigations, white-collar defense, securities litigation, and managed care.
Top law firm experience or a judicial clerkship is preferred, and a combination of law firm and in-house experience will be considered.
Posting details
Why Seyfarth
At Seyfarth, we understand that great people are the key to our success, and we provide the opportunities to match. If you join us, you’ll work with state-of-the-art technology in a friendly and professional environment, and we will continue to invest in your professional development. If you want the freedom to grow at a firm that is invested in your future, keep reading.
The Opportunity
The New York office of Seyfarth Shaw LLP is seeking an associate with 2 to 5 years of complex litigation experience in state and federal courts. Top law firm experience or judicial clerkship preferred, excellent academic credentials, analytical skills and verbal and written communication skills required. Candidates must be admitted in New York.
The Day-To-Day
As an associate in the Litigation Department, you’ll have the opportunity to work on interesting, challenging, and groundbreaking cases in collaboration with senior attorneys.
You Have
2 to 5 years of substantial litigation experience
, including drafting briefs, arguing motions, and taking depositions. Experience handling complex, high-stakes matters is preferred, particularly in commercial litigation, investigations, white-collar defense, securities litigation, and managed care. Ideal candidates will demonstrate strong judgment, initiative, and a desire to take meaningful ownership of matters and become an integral member of the litigation team.
Top law firm experience preferred, and a combination of law firm and in-house experience will be considered.
Candidates must be admitted to the New York Bar.
What We Provide
We provide competitive
salary
and benefits at all levels. For associates, we provide comprehensive training through our mentoring programs, CLE initiatives, Seyfarth University, industry credentialing, and hands‑on learning by working side‑by‑side with our partners.
More About Seyfarth
With more than 1000 lawyers across 19
offices, Seyfarth Shaw LLP provides advisory, litigation, and transactional legal services to clients worldwide. Learn more about The Seyfarth Experience at
Location Specific Language
This position is based in New York, NY 10018
The salary range for this role is $235,000 - $340,000.
This range is only applicable for jobs to be performed in New York. This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting.
An employee’s pay within the salary range will be based on numerous factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, experience, skills,
and business or organizational needs.
This job is also eligible for an annual merit increase and bonus pay.
We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(k)
.
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Who can apply
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